Bangkok vs St. Georges: cost of living for digital nomads
Bangkok, Thailand and St. Georges, Grenada, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Bangkok is about 1% cheaper than St. Georges for a month of nomad living ($1,720 vs $1,735).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $720 in Bangkok against $800 in St. Georges.
- St. Georges scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Bangkok: 230 Mbps typical against 110 Mbps.
- Both have a tropical climate.
Bangkok wins 5 of the measured lines; St. Georges wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Bangkok or St. Georges?
Bangkok is cheaper: about $1,720/month against $1,735/month in St. Georges, roughly 1% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Bangkok or St. Georges?
St. Georges scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Bangkok.
Which has faster internet, Bangkok or St. Georges?
Bangkok has faster typical internet: 230 Mbps against 110 Mbps in St. Georges.
| Line | Bangkok | St. Georges |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,720 | $1,735 |
| Rent | $720 | $800 |
| Food | $420 | $450 |
| Transport | $60 | $50 |
| Coworking | $130 | $95 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 230 | 110 |
| Climate | tropical | tropical |
| City size | metro | small |
| Setting | inland | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
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Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Bangkok November 1, 2026, St. Georges September 11, 2026.